African Nova Scotian Teaching and Learning Resources

Questions to Consider

• What do you think is happening in the photograph?

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• Who is shown in the photograph?

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• What type of event is shown in the photograph?

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• What do you think is the center of attention or focus of the photograph?

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• Why do you think this photograph was taken? Who do you think the intended audience was?

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• How do you think the photograph reflects the attitude and values of the time in which it was taken?

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• Do you notice anything unusual or unexpected about the photograph?

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If the photograph depicts an event:

• When do you think it took place?

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• Where do you think it took place?

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• Do you think this is a unique event or something that happened often?

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• If you think the event is unique, then what do you think make it unique?

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If the photograph depicts a person or people:

• Can you name the people in the photograph? What ages do you think they might be?

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• Is the person well known or famous for something in particular?

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• Where do you think the people lived?

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• What do you think the people's main activities were?

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• What sort of things can you tell about the people based on how they are dressed?

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